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REQUEST: (1) Authorization To Donate $50,000 To The American Red Cross
(2) Appropriate $50,000 from the General Fund Unobligated Reserves
DATE: September 8, 2005
SUBMITTED BY: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager
Recommendation:
1. That the City Council authorize a donation of $50,000 to the American Red Cross for
Hurricane Katrina disaster efforts;
2. Appropriate $50,000 from the General Fund Unobligated Reserves.
Background:
As a result of the devastation from Hurricane Katrina, the American Red Cross is requesting
financial assistance to purchase items urgently needed for the relief operation in the disaster
areas. Financial contributions will allow the Red Cross to purchase the items most urgently
needed by the relief operation as close to the disaster site as possible, thereby minimizing
delays and ensuring the supplies get to the victims as quickly as possible.
Submitted y: Approval:
--P.rCA OS L. T A P L GIBSON
City Manage Finance Director
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